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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29

ence must respect the allotted space
and comfort of his or her mex
neighbor.
The true principle of liberty ia
1.-THE greatest good to the greatest
number" Every real home is gov
erned on this principle, and the
State should be governed on the
same principle.
The claim that the Saloon req.
enue helps pay taxes, was swept
away. It is the people that pay
the saloon, while it is but an in.
-finitesimal part of the vast sums
thus squandered that finds its way
through the saloon to the State by
way of license fees.
The Speaker closed with an earn
est appeal.-What are you going
to do about it? A sweeping vic.
tory for the Amendment
was predicted. Nearly thirty
years ago West Virginia came out
of the crucial on the right side
80 Will she again.
What are the women going to
do about it? What will this au-
dience do about it now?
With this direct appeal for the
W. G. T. U. of West Virginia, an
other most liberal collection was
taken for the State work. With
much spirit and effect the choir
sang Heart and Home" and after
the audience was dismissed with
the Benediction by Rev. B. B.
Evans, of Newburg, the Conven-
ton was again called to order for
business.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29
w. Z. T. q. Reception

From 7 to s o'clock in the even
ing the Fairmont w. G. +. U. Hall
across the street from the church,
was filled with a a lively company
of delegates and friends, extending
congratulations and cultivating
acquaintance, 1t was a most en-
joyable occasion, and the Fairmont
Union was most happy in having
in readiness this nicely carpeted
and well fitted hall, and putting it
to such profitable use during this
glad hour.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29
Address by Mrs. G. B.
Buell., of Chicago.

Dy8 o'clock Wednesday evening
the Church was filled, and chairs
carried into the aisles to seat the
people crowding in to hear their
favorite Mrs. Buell..
After a choice selection by the
choir and Scripture reading by
Mrs. Martin, of Baltimore, Rev.
Geo. B. McCollum led the congre-
CATION in prayer.
An inspiring quartet by the ex
cellent choir put the people all in
happy mood to greet the honored
speaker of the evening.
INTRODUCTION BY GOV. PIERPoINT.
In introducing Mrs. Buell., Gov.
f. H. Pierpoint delighted the au-
dience with happy flow OF. trib-
utes to the work of the Conven-
ton.
"Pardon me-" he said, eff 1
say l have Deen highly
disappointed while attend
ing your sessions. Ladies, you haze
disappointed mein going far beyond
my highest expectations in cultur-
ed, chaste and refined discussion.
You are in a grand work, lifting us
higher and nearer Heaven"
It was delightful prelude to the
captivating addresses that follow
ed.
MRS. RuELI's Address,
The fair speaker came forward
saying, II never was more touched
in my life than by the opening re-
marks of the gentleman introduce
ing noe. He is the picture Of my
father and the voice so like his,
carried me back to my old New
England home"
The address from beginning
to close was a pleasing
though merciless application
of the keen blade of logic in laying
bare the sophisms and fallacies of
High License" personal Liber.
ty" and other current objections to
Prohibition.
Mr.. Murphy's sophisms were
swept away effectually. He says,
"reform the drinkers, and there's
no need of Prohibition" So may
say to you, Go out and kill all the
mosquitoes and you'll have no use
for bars and screens. Convert ev-
cry man and woman in the world
to righteousness, and there'll be
no use for the ten commandments
To ask a man to sign the pledge
and not instruct him In his duty
toward the Saloon, is travesty on
human kindness, and an insult to
our God, whose laws are all prohi.
bitory.
DR.. Crosby's false position on the
! Temperance question was exposed
There's no such thing as a tenn.
perate use OF intoxicating drinks
as beverage. Temperance" is q
moderate use of things not harm
full. The vicious idea of "educat
ing by temptation was strongly
combatted.
The objection to the principe OF
Prohibition is utterly untenable
The man who says he doesn't be-
lieve IN the principle of Prohibi
ton, falsifies his own home rails.
ing.
The distinction was strikingly
shown by happy illustrations, be-
tween Personal Liberty" and
Civil Liberty under law" Liber-
ty is not sentiment, nor to do as one
pleases. Liberty in this land is
produced and sustained by the re-
straints of Law protecting every
citizen in rights common to all by
prohibiting all acts that infringe
on such common rights.
Robinson Crusoe is the only man
we know of that enjoyed personal
liberty, and the coming of his man
Friday robbed him of just half o.
that liberty. He had to divide il
with Friday. A very patent il
lustration was used by showing
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29

A reception was announced, from
7 to 8 p. M, at the Fairmont ".
G. T. U. Hall.
Convention adjourned; Benedic-
ton by Rev. B. B. Evans, of New
burg.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29
Miscellaneous Business
completed.

After the address by Mrs. Buell.
and dismission Of the general au-
dience, the Convention proceeded
with the unfinished business on
hand.
The Executive Committee was
first called together in one part of
the room to complete the list of
selections for,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29


The selections all being agreed
on in Committee, the nominations
were reported to the Convention
and all were unanimously elected.
For names of Superintendent
elect, see w. G. T, u, directory as
revised in this FREEMAN.
On melton it was ordered that
Convention minutes be published,
the Unions to take such mum Der of
copies as they may elect at 10 cts
per copy.
AMENDMENT CoLORs.
On motion the White Ribbon
was adopted as the Amendment
Campaign Colors.
After passing on other minor
matters, a meeting of the Executive
Committee was announced for
Thursday morning, at s o'clock, to
complete the business connected
with the Convention, and arrange
for the needs of the work in the
near future.
At IL O'Clock p. NJ, after singing
the Temperance Doxology and
Benediction by Rev. T. G. johnson,
Convention adjourned sine die.
And everybody in attendance
said the Convention was a most
gratifying success in every way.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-06-29

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

Senator Logan tells joke on himself.
The joke is also on a new and green guide
at the Capitol building, who came up to
the General and tried to sell him a guide
book. The General was in good hu-
NOR and stopped. The idea of his being
taken for stranger at the Capitol pleas
ed him. He amused himself for several
minutes asking the new guide questions
and looking with apparent interest at the
pictures in the guide book. A friend Of
the new guide seeing him at work, edged
up toward them to listen to what was be-
ING said. In moment he caught the
spirit of the conversation, and, catching
his guide friend by the coat, he said :;
"Come off. Don't be a fool. That cd
Indian was around the Capitol before you
was born"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
4rirgiuia 3ree gress.
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fro Dollars and FIFTY Cents Per ARnlan.
rs-Oae Doliur Gad TVenty-Fire Ce''ts for Slf
Months.
rs-The terms Of advertising are iorasquare
lone-inchl or less, one D0liGr and fyty Cents
for three einsertious-larger ones m the same
proportion. Each continuance FViy Cents.
No advertisement to be considered by
the month or year unless specified on the man
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ties. a,o
rG-An advertisement not marked on me
copy for a specified number OF insertions VIZ VIZ
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
rsy-R -RrGuLAE ADvERrlsEMENrs-t aNolU
any misunderstanding on the part OF the an
nual advertisers il is proper 90 state d'sli'ol.y
fbat their privilege only extends 70 their I'M
mediate business Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them TO be an addition
al charge. and no variation.
E1-Obituary notices of more than nve lines
will be charged for.
JOB WORK.-Posters, sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. etc, executed promptly, neatly and at
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
S]irgiaia free gress.
". ". B. GALLAHER, Editor.
Jefferson cou,.,y, 'Fest Va.
September I, 1887.
IYhat The NeiahDors Said.

The neighbors received the news that
We wuz goin' to waterii' place coldly,
or with ill-concealed envy.
Uncle Jonas Bently told us lie shouldn't
think we would want to go round to wa
term troughs at our age.
And | told him it wasn't waterin'
trough, and if it wuz, | thought our age
wuz jest es good one es any, to go to 1t.
He had the impression that Saratoga
wuz immense waterin' trough where the
country all drove themselves summers to
be watered. He is deef as hemlock
post, and yelled up at him jest as loud
as | dast for fear of breakin' open my
own chest, that the water got into us in
std of our gettin' into the water, but |
didn't make him understand, for | hearn
afterwards of his sayin', that, es nigh es
he could make out we all got into the wa
term trough and wuz watered.
The school teacher, young man, with
long, small Inns, and some pimpley ON
the face, but well meanin' he sayst to me
Saratoga is beautiful spah."
And sez warmly, at aint no such
thing, it is village, for | have seen a
pedlar who went right through it, and
watered his horses there, and he sez it is
waterin' place, and a village"
"Yes,' sez he, "it is a beautiful village,
modest retired city, and at the same
time it is the most noted spah on this con-
tinent."
l wouldn't contend with him for it wu2
on the stoop of the meetin' house, and !
believe in bein' reverent. But | knew ii
wuzn't no "spah, that had dreadful
fiat sound to me. And any way knew
| should face its realities soon and know
all about it. Lots of wimmen said that
for anybody who lived right on the side
of canal, and had two good cisterns on
the place, and well, they didn't see why
I should feel in a sufferin' condition fol
anv more water; and if | did, why didn't
| ketch rain water.-From "Samantio
at Saratoga" by Josiah AHen's Wife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
POETR Y.
THE PHANTOM Lutte.

VENICE, l6-.
A lover singing n serenade
Unto an air divinely played
Stands where the shadows are deepest laid.
So rapt he is-so wrought with love
For the lady listening just above,
That nothing he hears. The ripping shove
OF gondola oars that rise and dip
The wash of eddies that backward slip,
Send no pallor to cheek or lip.
Sudden he stops-a blow "a groan =
A splashing of oars, and lutte, down thrown
Floats on the shuddering waves alone.
Floats and floats-and forever shall,
A spirit haunting the old canal
Humming the ghost of a madrigal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

The contributors to the September num-
Der of the Forum are to be: the Hon. Thos.
White, Minister of the Interior Of Canada;
Mrs. Craik, author Of "John Halifax, Gen
tleman"; DR.. Jessopp, the well-known En-
glish essayist; President BascOm, Of vii
lams College; Prof Young, the astrono-
mer Senator ingalls,, Andrew Lang, Prof.
Cope, Bishop Coke, Nicholas 2. Gilman,
and Prof. Winchell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

Gen. james Longstreet lives in quiet
farmhouse on the summit Of mountain
ridge in north Georgia. A friend who has
just been paying him visit saws that "his
hair is silver, bis whiskcrs are snow, his gi-
ant figure somewhat bent, but his eagle eyes
still fash with the old-time fire, and years
have only deepened the strong lines in bis
face. lie was dressed for comfort. He
did not care that his collar was awry, that
his waistcoat adorned a chair post, that his
alpaca coat was ripped up the back, and
he did not care that his slippers went Aap-
aap-fap against lis heels as be walked"
The wonder is that he cares specially about
ANYTHING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

Mrs Maria Kearney aged 70 years, widow
of the late Uriah Kearney, died at the resi-
dencc of her son, Mr.. James w. KCarDey,
in Shepherdstown on Monday week.
Mrs Kearney for many years was afflicted
with blindness, but she bore her cross with
inefabe sweetness and Christian resigna-
ticn. She was devoted and consistent
member of the Lutheran Church, and at
tended services regularly. Her death was
the result of a painful illness of several
weeks. Her remains were inferred in Elm
wood Cemetery on Wednesday following,
the funeral services being attended by very
many Of her sorrowing friends and rela-
tvcs, who loved her and will ever cherish
her memory. -Shepherdsto'ca Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

A cable dispatch announces that Ovid's
tomb has been discovered. The stone
marking the tomb represents Ovid's arrival
at the Island of Toni, when he was ban
ishcd thither by Augustus, A. D. s, on ac-
count Of the poets intrigue with the empe-
ror's daughter Julia. Oyid's isle is few
miles from Knstendami
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

The United States Senate for the ensuing
twelve months will cost s380,0O0 for sala-
ries of members and S,OOa for their mile
age fees, with nearly as much more ($34, :
482. so for Senatorial officers, clerks, mes
sengers, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

It is well known fac; among railroad
men that on railroads running north and
south the west rails wear out the faster
that five rails will wear out on the west
side of the track while three are doing ser
vice on the east side.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

The President has signed an order trans
ferring the names of the pensioners resi-.
ding in Virginia and West Virginia from
the rolls Of the pension agency located at
Knoxville, Tenn, to the agency in Wash
ington city. The order will take effect No
vember / next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
DE.E'TESTR Y.

DR.T.I II. SCH EFFER, formerly of Freder-
~ ick, Md, having permanently located in
Charlestown, offers his professional services to
the public.
Appended is a card of his predecessor;
take pleasure i'm recommending my successor,
DR.. T. H. Sch0tler who takes my office, IN the
practice of Dentistry and whose known skill IN
his profession enables me to commend him
confidently to all mypatients. Isohcit for HIM
the same confidence and generous support ac-
corded TO me by the citizens of Charlestown
and vicinity. r,,r
March I3 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

''You want a keepsake that will always
remind you of me ?" she said.
81 DO, darling" he said tenderly.
"What's the matter with myseif?" she
whispered.
There will be q wedding shortly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

A Keyser letter 10 the yheeling Register
sgys "the West Virginia Central is nov do
ing a booming business, limited only by
power and carrying capacity. All hemiUes
along its line are making good time and an
immense amount Of timber is now awaiting
shipment. The company il pushing it, ex-
ira iron rapidly and viii soon give the south
ern coal fields correction with The Penn
sylvania system. = g Davis brothers are
doing an Immense * IN developing this
State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
COULDN'T HEAR 1T THUNDER.

An Interesting letter from Mr.. John w.
Weeks, superintendent of Dehaio Pauper
Home:
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Six months ago l was taken Win severe pam
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my head. In ten days after the commence
ment of discharge and pain in MY ear began
TO grow deaf and in six weeks l was so deaf
that could not hear thunder.
/ was then compelled to use conversation
tube. and it was often that | could not hear
with the tube. | then commenced taxing b.
B. b. and the running of my ear ceased run
ming in five weeks, and can nowhear without
the tube. Ny general health has improved,
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and appreciate the benefit haveTeeeiyed from
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tarrh. Try it; persevere in its use and you
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49, - JOHN w. WEEKES.
Superintendent DeKalb Pauper Home.
Decatur, Ca, May l. 1886.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

The author Of John Halifax, Gentle
man" Mrs. Craik), will present in the Fo-
rum for September, wOman's estimate Of
the distinctive mental and moral character
istics of men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

The frontispiece to the September Har-
pey's will be one Of Alfred Parson's beauti-
ful illustrations to Wordsworth's sonnet,
the subject being ''The River DuddoH."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

There has been trouble in Morgantown,
the Athens of West Virginia, recently.
Some Hungarian railroad builders were in
censcd because the contractors of the Black
Bottle railroad had made an assignment
and left them out in the cold" They con-
gregated in the Court House square and
were irightfully Observation-Disclosures
ing the peace Of the community. The May
or summoned a posse of true and tried citi-
zens and armed them with the rifles of the
University cadets. Quiet prevails. The
iaborers have assurance of early payment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

Hon. Bayliss Hanna, our Minister to the
Argentine Republic, visited President Cleve-
land at his country home a few days ago.
He says:
"The President looked like farmer in love
with his business, when | presented myself to
him. He greeted me not as an official subor
dinate, but as though l were an old college
crony. Mr.. Cleveland is the Colossus that
strides our Rhodes. Every step he takes
strengthens his hold upon the people. He is a
man of broad and liberal views, and that does
much toward winning the respect and admira-
ton of a democratic people"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that
Il am now prepared TO furnish plants of all
standard varieties for vegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO, PEPPER, EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the Ea-le Avenue Gardens, west of Mt.
Parv0"l aud at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. NJ;
Mason A share of the public patronage will
be thankfully received.
rc- Fresh Vegetables i'm season.
April !. 1856 Z. j. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

Prot. Spencer II. Baird, Of the smiihso-
nian Institute AMI head of the U. S. Fish
Commission, died on Friday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

no\>soe that are fretful. peevish.
ONOeSo cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains. or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby soother.
Il contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold By
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.
r. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
CharlestOwn.

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
al home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DrRrcroRs-N. s. White, Henry b. Daven-
port. ]. Garland Hurst John w. Rider, w. ii.
II Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, ). w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p Wilson, John IL. little, Jacob >.
Melvin, f. G. W. Herr, isaac H. Strider.
COL r p. CHEW, President.
III. b. DAVENPORr.....................Treas Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CONMrTEE-N. ). White Nm.
II. II. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strider,
R. 2. Chew. s. W. Washington.
Local -Middleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail; shepherds
town 5 Fleming; Dutlields-C. L.Barnhart;
Charlestown- Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY.

INDIAN Glue mends everything. Only 5 cts.
i a bottle. For sale by c. d. EBY.
=. .TONEBRAKER'S Extracts, for sale by
- c. d. EBY.
GUCUMBERS in brine ready for pickles, for
~ sale by c. ID. EBY.
DURE Cider Vinegar and Full Line of
l. Spices for sale by c. d. EBY.
TUST think of it. one yard Good Tobacco for
- twenty-five cents at c. ID. EBI'S.
~ RAVELY, Lucy Hinton, Hold Fast, Cher
" ry and other grades of Tobacco. Full
line for sale by c. ID. EBY.
ENRESH lot of Imported Olive Oil, just re-
II ceiyed at G. d. EBY'S
MASON'S Backing and Frank Millers Shoe
vi Dressing at c. D. EBI 5.
FINEST Line and cheapest Toilet Soaps in
Il Town at c. ID. EBY'S.
LNEATHER Renoyater, nearly new, will be
4 sold cheap by addressing c. d. EBY,
October :, 1856 Charestown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01

& the Children. They are es-
SNSC pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acllers English
Remedy q positive cure. Il saves
hours Of anxious watching. Sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-01
Wn L. Wilson.
George Baylor.
DAYLOR 6 WILSON,
ar LAIF.

Charlcsto,cs, Jeferson County, West Fugnia'
VIII attend the Courts of jefferson and Berke-
lev Counties. and attend Co other law business
I'm the state of West Virginia Special atten-
ton given Co collections.
March 5. 1876.